I had a 2003 V-Strom 1000 and I passed 30,000 miles last summer so it was time for something new. Ran like a Swiss watch the whole time I owned it but no ABS, TC, etc. I wanted more wind protection and features and I honestly found the new model V-Strom ugly. The Trophy is a little bit tighter in leg room but was the only thing even close to being comfortable. I have the dealer looking for a Euro spec seat as the North American ones are 1.9 inches lower. The only other bike I seriously considered was an Aprilia Caponord at a similiar price. But there are no dealers here and it did not have the touring features. I hate the RT as there is no room to stretch my legs and the K is too spendy. I liked the K1250GT when I rented one but they stupidly stopped making that. The Connie, FJR, Versys 1000, Norge, Multistrada, ST, Explorer, SuperT were all too tight.